Are you ready for some football – Roanoke College style? For the first time since the 1940’s the Maroons will take to the field on Sunday. Roanoke College head football coach Bryan Stinespring joined us again live in-studio this morning to talk about the team’s debut at Salem Stadium: The post Roanoke College coach…… Continue Reading
It feels like Fall – why not sign up for the race that has become a staple of the season in Roanoke for nearly 20 years? WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Registration season opens for Drumstick Dash ’24 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Wanted – rowdy spectators willing to heckle, especially after an “epic wipeout.” So states the website for GoCross, which returns to Fallon Park next weekend, attracting both professional and amateur cyclocross bike riders to the valley. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post GoCross back at Fallon Park next week first appeared…… Continue Reading
A festival is being held for the third year in a row this weekend to celebrate a green crop grown in Roanoke. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post OkraFest celebrates End of Summer harvest first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
During the Public Safety Briefing given to City Council, Roanoke’s Police Chief told the Council yesterday that there has been a decrease in gun violence. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Roanoke City sees reduction in gun violence since last year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For the first time Downtown Roanoke Incorporated is partnering with the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board on a hiring fair today from 3-6pm in the City Market Building. It’s focused on those who want to work in downtown Roanoke. Bring resumes – some employers will conduct on-the-spot interviews during the job fair from today at…… Continue Reading
AARP is offering a network of support for Fraud Victims as Virginia is ranked 9th in the country for senior scams. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: [Click here to find out more about AARP’s Fraud Watch Network] or call 877-908-3360 The post Fraud Watch Network by AARP supports victims and informs community first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Its still in the early planning stages and funding has not yet been secured, but the Dean at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is already thinking about a larger new home just down the block. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Dean at VTSCOM looks ahead to larger space, more students…… Continue Reading
September is National Recovery Awareness Month. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports Roanoke is taking aim at the issue of addiction with a multifaceted approach. September is National Recovery Awareness month, a chance to educate the public on the dangers of drug use and that recovery from addiction is possible. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno…… Continue Reading
The Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg is getting ready to kick off its fall season of performances and talks. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg is getting ready to start it’s 11th season of performances. As always, it’s a schedule filled with an eclectic mix of genres. WFIR’s Denise…… Continue Reading